Adult Retraining

Congratulations - by considering adult retraining you've already done more than most. Only one in ten of us are happy and fulfilled in our work, but most just moan and do nothing about it.

So well done... you're one of the few to do something about it. Additionally, we'd like to think you've been fortunate enough to come to the right place to make things happen! Our team at LearningLolly have helped thousands of people just like you to make the change, and we'll be happy to help you too.

Here's the way we approach things: - before we even think about training courses we like to get to know you, your personality, and what types of work suit you.

Do you want to interact with other people?

If so, do you want a team or do you want to meet lots of new people?

Would you rather work alone with a task?

Do you like to keep things running or do you need completion to get satisfaction?

What do you need from the industry your job is in? (Building, Banking! Not so stable as they once were.)

How many years do you want out of your adult retraining - will the industry offer the chance to do that?

Are you concerned about your chances of getting another job, and staying employable until retirement?

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We also need to know your feelings on career development, earning potential, and how ambitious you are.

We know that you need to know what industry expects from you, which qualifications they want you to have and how to develop your experience.

You'd also like help from someone who understands the industry you're considering, and is able to give you "A day in the life of" type of explanation of what you actually do on the job.

All of these things are essential because you need to know if this change is right for you before you start on any adult retraining programme. That's the bit we can really help you with.

Our specialist area is the IT industry and it's no secret that it's getting bigger. IT isn't all techie people looking at computer screens all day - of course those jobs exist, but the majority of roles are filled with ordinary people who are earning rather well. There are a huge number of diverse opportunities which are well worth looking into.

Couple that with the fact that this industry has a massive skills shortage, and it's probably one of the best options around today. So if you're considering adult retraining; read on and we'll do our best to help. For complimentary career advice click on the info pack button or read on...

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Frankly Speaking... thoughts for the day!

What Is The Best 'Structured' Way To Study And Retain What You're Learning?

Having a structured study programme makes all the difference to the amount and degree of knowledge we can retain. The order of study is vital for long-term retention. Stepped, incremental education establishes frames of reference to build on and add knowledge to. By learning the basics and fundamental principles first, students can build on this stable foundation. Understanding why something works the way it does helps to frame meaning into what you learn.

The best modern structured learning accommodates the natural ways that human beings absorb information. For most people, reading words alone is a less than effective medium. We use up our brainpower processing letters on a page into meaning, having to read, process and remember all at the same time.

Fortunately, gone are the days when the only way we could research information was via the written word, and we were subjected to a 'one size fits all' type of instruction. It's well understood that our learning receptors are visual, auditory and kinesthetic. We look and see things; hear and listen to things, and touch, feel and sense things. By stimulating each of those senses when teaching a subject, the student absorbs and retains information at a much deeper level.

Interactive learning incorporates watching and listening to demonstrations, then having a go yourself to practice and commit the work to memory via repetition. This method of study repetition and cycling lines up neuron tracks in the brain, which strengthens the capacity for recall. Just as a pony can trek for miles without guidance because he's been there so many times, so students can establish good recall by repetition. It is also very useful to use patterns for remembering by the use of rhymes, mnemonics and visual pictures in your mind.

Structured studying also calls for goal planning. It's essential to define what you want, why you want it, and when you want it by. Display photos on your wall of what you want to achieve. This reinforces the message both to you and those around you, and helps you to stay committed. Schedule a study diary, with days, times and study breaks, and a tick off list to show your learning progress. Also: Know how to deal with mental blocks when you get stuck (See 'What Do I Do When I get Stuck in My Studies?')

The best interactive training courses are structured for the student to learn in the most user-friendly, productive manner. Everything is in place for a progressive, retentive learning experience that will serve the student well throughout his or her career. All the trainee needs is consistency and a willingness to learn.